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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.55, 8,985.88 and 2,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.55, 8,985.88 and 2,094.97 is: 3,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.55 : 8,985.88 = 2,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.55/8,985.88 = 2,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.55x = 8,985.88 × 2,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.55x = 18,825,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,825,149.02/5,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.47

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